Tide commit O.J. Howard visits Auburn for Junior Day

O.J. Howard is rated the nation's No. 2 tight end prospect for the Class of 2013 by 247Sports. (Photo courtesy of 247Sports)

AUBURN, Alabama -- Autauga Academy tight end O.J. Howard committed to Alabama back in July of 2011 and has remained firmly committed to the Crimson Tide ever since. Over the weekend, however, the four-star prospect was in Auburn visiting with Gene Chizik and his staff during Auburn's Junior Day weekend, according to a report by Auburn Undercover's Bryan Matthews.

Howard, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound tight end rated as the nation's No. 2 tight end by 247Sports, told Matthews in an interview that among the highlights of his visit to The Plains was a conversation with new Auburn offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler, who laid out how Auburn plans to use its tight ends going forward.

"The way he shows it on the board, it's going to be amazing," Howard told Matthews. "He has the tight ends moving around everywhere. It can be from
the h-back position to a slot to an outside receiver. It looks fun."

Howard said that while he remains committed to Alabama, he does plan on continuing to visit other schools, including Florida State and a return visit to Auburn.